Onboarding Director

DescriptionAbout A&MAlvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. With over 10,000 professionals based in 70+ locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands-on-approach, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value.Role SummaryThe North American Onboarding Learning & Development Portfolio Lead will drive the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the firm's onboarding and talent integration programs. This role combines course design, instructional strategy and project management to ensure seamless transition for all levels into the Alvarez & Marsal organization. The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of experience in instructional design, training or HR management with a proven record in course development and content delivery within a professional services or high-performance environment.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership: Lead a team to design, execute and continuously improve A&M’s onboarding program.Onboarding Strategy & Execution• Strategy Development: Develop and implement a forward-thinking, comprehensive onboarding learning and development strategy to support new hires across multiple levels and functions, ensuring alignment with company culture, values, and performance goals.• Program Design & Development: Oversee the design and continuous refinement of onboarding programs. Work with business units and learning business partners to tailor onboarding and training programs that meet specific learning objectives and role requirements.• Collaborative Onboarding Experience: Partner with business units and learning business partners to identify unique training needs, define target audiences and ensure alignment of learning outcomes across all levels and functions.Course Design & Development• Learning Content Creation: Oversee the development of high-quality learning content that meets specific objectives, leveraging instructional design principles and multimedia resources.• SME Collaboration: Coordinate with learning business partners to review and enhance course content, ensuring relevance and alignment with organizational goals.• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with content vendors and external speakers, optimizing use of tools and resources to enhance the learning experience.• Instructor Preparation: Oversee “Train the Trainer” sessions and instructor preparation to ensure course effectiveness and consistency.Course Preparation & Execution• Course Coordination: Partner with designated teams to manage course logistics and participant selection.• Execution Oversight: Manage course communications, ensuring participants receive timely, relevant updates; and ensure the seamless execution of training sessions, from start to finish.Data-Driven Program Improvement• Metrics & Analytics: Analyze program and course data to assess program impact, determine areas for improvement and apply insights to drive content and program enhancements.• Continuous Learning Feedback: Actively collect and leverage participant feedback to refine and improve onboarding and training experiences across the organization.Desired Qualifications• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in onboarding, instructional design, or HR management, including 2+ years in a professional services or consulting environment.• Course Design Proficiency: Expertise in instructional design principles, adult learning methodologies, and familiarity with tools such as Articulate and video editing software.• Analytical Mindset: Strong ability to interpret data to drive decision-making and program enhancement.• Exceptional Communication Skills: Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships across functions and to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.• Project Management: Strong organizational skills and experience managing multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Benefits Summary:Full-time Positions and Part-time Positions Over 30 hoursRegular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.Compensation Statement:The salary range is $150,000 - $185,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. 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